This multi-skilled professional is in high demand, as there is a predicted surge in the number of physicians' offices and outpatient care facilities due to technological advancements and the growing number of elderly Americans needing medical treatment. Trends also show a shift in health care toward a more ambulatory environment, and it is in this type of environment that the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will be needed.

Medical Assisting (MA) Program

The MA program at Cuyahoga Community College was the first such program to be accredited in Ohio and one of the first five to receive accreditation in the United States. The program includes courses that range from communication skills to ethical and legal standards of medical practice. Students are required to complete a supervised, non-paid practicum which provides hands-on experience that will prove valuable in the workplace. Graduates are eligible to take the national CMA examination given by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).